The Henagar Drive-In Theatre posted on Facebook that it would not show the live-action version of the movie due to the addition of a homosexual character.

In the post, the new owner of the theater said that the decision came because they felt the company was forcing their views on those who watch the movie. The post went on to say “If we can not take our 11 year old grand daughter and 8 year old grandson to see a movie we have no business watching it. If I can't sit through a movie with God or Jesus sitting by me then we have no business showing it.”

Here is the full post:

“As of December 16th the Henagar Drive-In is under new ownership. Movies scheduled prior to that date and four weeks after this date were not scheduled by the new owners. That being said...It is with great sorrow that I have to tell our customers that we will not be showing Beauty and the Beast at the Henagar Drive-In when it comes out. When companies continually force their views on us we need to take a stand. We all make choices and I am making mine. For those that do not know Beauty and the Beast is "premiering" their first homosexual character. The producer also says at the end of the movie "there will be a surprise for same-sex couples". If we can not take our 11 year old grand daughter and 8 year old grandson to see a movie we have no business watching it. If I can't sit through a movie with God or Jesus sitting by me then we have no business showing it. I know there will be some that do not agree with this decision. That's fine. We are first and foremost Christians. We will not compromise on what the Bible teaches. We will continue to show family oriented films so you can feel free to come watch wholesome movies without worrying about sex, nudity, homosexuality and foul language. Thank you for your support!”

The Facebook post garnered a lot of attention with more than 1,000 comments.

One person posted "Maybe you could take your 11 and 8 year old grandchildren to see the movie and teach them that love is love so they don't grow up hateful and miserable like you. Stop taking a book so literally. And stop claiming 'Christianity' for your hateful agenda. Thanks!"

Another said "Thank you for taking a stand!!!"

One comment said "Wow, censorship at it's finest. So instead of allowing your patrons to make up their own minds, you decided to do it for them? First and foremost Christians? Newsflash, there are plenty of Christians out there that DO NOT share your point of view."

Another wrote "I support your decision 100%. As usual, the left wing anything goes crowd is posting negativity. Please do not be swayed in your belief. I don't think you'll be out of business, I'm positive there are millions of people that share your values and will stand beside you to keep decency alive. Thank you. May you continue to be blessed."